crake

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Recent Examples of crake The most intriguing sighting of all was made by several fortunate observers who had tantalizing glimpses of a possible corn crake at Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary in Marshfield. BostonGlobe.com, 17 Sep. 2022 As the two men search separately, Holt mimics the corn crake mating call, and Kevin responds. Devon Ivie, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2021 On the trail, Holt describes the nearby corn crake to Kevin, who can’t see through his swollen eyes. Devon Ivie, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2021 Among its rare and exclusive wildlife are giant tortoises, marine iguanas, penguins, finches, crakes, and species of mice found nowhere else in the world. Popular Science, 21 Jan. 2020 Corn crakes usually migrate to spend the winter in the grasslands of sub-Saharan Africa. Richard O. Prum, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2018 The Cedar Beach bird was only the second corn crake recorded in New York State since Grover Cleveland was president. Richard O. Prum, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crake
Noun
  • The Thing with Feathers, from writer-director Dylan Southern and starring the actor as a grieving father haunted by a giant crow, had its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 25.
    Jack Smart, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
  • Lil Rel Howery had some choice words for his high-school crush Benedict Cumberbatch was seized by a crow Photo: Sundance Institute In The Thing With Feathers, Cumberbatch plays a widower with two young sons who is grieving the loss of his wife.
    Anusha Praturu, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The jungle struck up its evening symphony: the sweet chittering of insects, the distant bellowing of monkeys, the occasional screech of a kite.
    Charlie Cordero, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
  • But as the race against former President Trump screeches into its final week, joy has taken the back seat.
    David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and Back Bay, this gem of a state park features hiking and biking trails, as well as four primitive camping areas—two on the ocean side and two on the bay side.
    Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2025
  • Sites on the mainland with bay views are third in the pecking order.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The 18-karat yellow-gold case features a bark bezel and bracelet, while the dial sports sapphires and diamonds.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2025
  • Pine bark fines can be used to help adjust the soil acidity for blueberry plantings. 41.
    Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The adults-only (18+) property offers bright, minimalist rooms alongside pop-up dinners, a wraparound deck, and the peaceful chirps of the coquí frog at night.
    Mariette Williams, AFAR Media, 23 Jan. 2025
  • Sounds include white noise, lullabies, bird chirps and upbeat tunes.
    Leslie Katz, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Loud hums, squeaks, and rattles: While many old dishwashers do emit a loud hum, sometimes this can be caused by a problem with a pump.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2025
  • However, instead of a traditional meow, the kitten can only manage a tiny squeak.
    John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The clown, a kind of psychopathic silent movie character who never utters a peep, bludgeons his victims in vicious murder sequences that operate as gory punchlines each time out.
    Eric Kohn, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Solitary chicks emit fewer anxious peeps if given a mirror for company.
    Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 22 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The neo-classical residence, in addition to a mews house on nearby Kinnerton Street, was sold by Fairway Capital to an unidentified U.K. buyer.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Gorgeous — there’s no way around it — with beamed ceilings, hardwoods throughout, half a block from the Washington Square mews … $4,995, 1-bedroom: Charming prewar with good bones and a ridiculously small kitchen.
    Nora DeLigter, Curbed, 3 Jan. 2025

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